Episode 28: From Doctrine to Divine Mother — A Spiritual Awakening
Content Note
This episode includes discussion of religious deconstruction, spiritual awakening, and shifting belief systems.
Episode Description
This week on The Awakening, Tamara and I sit down with Takisha Purcell, author of Understanding The Truth About God: Written in the Hearts of Men.
Takisha shares her story of growing up in a Christian home in Jamaica and the early foundations that shaped her understanding of God, faith, and identity. As her journey unfolded, she began to question those inherited beliefs, leading her into a deeply personal spiritual awakening.
What followed was a profound shift — one that moved her away from the traditional concept of a Divine Father and toward a connection with the Divine Mother.
We talk about what it means to trust your inner knowing, to follow a path that may not be understood by those around you, and the courage it takes to redefine spirituality on your own terms.
This conversation is expansive, thought-provoking, and an invitation to explore what truth feels like when it’s no longer handed to you — but discovered within.
In This Episode, We Discuss
- Growing up in a Christian home in Jamaica
- Questioning inherited beliefs
- Spiritual awakening and inner knowing
- Shifting from Divine Father to Divine Mother
- Reclaiming personal truth and spirituality
- Navigating belief changes in community and culture
About Our Guest
Takisha Purcell is an author and spiritual voice who shares her journey of awakening and encourages others to reconnect with the truth within themselves.
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Resources Mentioned
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Why This Episode Matters
For many, deconstruction doesn’t end with letting go — it opens the door to something entirely new. Takisha’s story reminds us that spirituality can evolve, expand, and take forms we may have never been taught to imagine.
There is no one right way to connect with the divine — and sometimes, the most honest path is the one you discover for yourself.
About the Show
The Awakening is a podcast centered on religious deconstruction, survivor stories, and rebuilding life after faith. We create space for honesty, healing, and community beyond fear-based systems.
🎶 Intro/Outro Music
Your Poison by Rox Knox
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Listener Care Reminder
If this episode resonates with your own journey, take your time with it. You are allowed to question, to evolve, and to build a spiritual path that feels true to you.
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